Chuks Anyaduba

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Chukwuebuka Anyaduba
Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria
EducationUniversity of Abuja
Occupation(s)Lawyer, project consultant, filmmaker
Years active2012-present

Chukwuebuka "Chuks" Anyaduba (born March 27, 1984) is a Nigerian filmmaker,[1] lawyer, humanitarian and project management consultant.[2] His 2015 film, Side Effects showcases the side effects of prostate cancer.[3]

Early life

Anyaduba was born in Onitsha in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. He earned a Bachelor of Law degree from University of Abuja in Nigeria. As an undergraduate, Chukwuebuka was a student Brand Ambassador Lead for Nokia. He drove grassroots campaigns in campuses for other brands such as BlackBerry and Chivita. He is an AIESEC alumnus.

Career

Anyaduba's acting career kicked off with MNET Africa when he starred in the longest-running African TV Series Tinsel. He has since then appeared in numerous Nollywood movies. He has also produced two movies The Matchmaker and Side Effects.[4]

Anyaduba is the Executive Director of TOG Media Consults, a Media Consulting, Content Development and Event Production firm.[5] He has organized and produced several events including; Nigeria Radio Awards, African Achievers Awards (2011 and 2012), Young CEO Business Summit (2014), Stand Up For Dads, Warri Again, Flourish African Conference (2017), Seyi Tinubu Empowerment Project (STEP) and Nigeria Roadsafety Forum.

Anyaduba currently serves as the Project Director of the Ned Nwoko Malaria Eradication Project,[6][7] an initiative of the Ned Nwoko Foundation. He was the Director of International Security Cooperation and Head of Digital Media at African Bar Association.[8] He was the talent manager for rap sensation and model Descushiel.

Advocacy

Anyaduba is an Advocate of the

United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Lagos Nigeria
.

Anyaduba is passionate about SDGs, Health, Education and Youth Empowerment. He is currently the Commissioner For Youths Nigeria and Board Member of the Global SDGs Youth Summit Board. Through the IIASDG he founded the SDG Media Zone Africa [12] and has organized 3 editions in Nigeria, Liberia and Ghana and plans to take it across other countries in Africa.

Selected filmography

  • Dagger
  • Jenifa's Diary
  • Protégé
  • Sequence
  • Anita
  • The Matchmaker
  • Side Effects
  • Ma Famille

References

  1. ^ Izuzu, Chibumga (10 March 2015). "Filmmaker explains how to make a Nollywood film" (Video). Pulse Nigeria.
  2. ^ Anyaduba, Chuks (26 April 2018). "Performing a monologue before V.P Osinbajo remains remarkable for me – Anyaduba". National Daily Newspaper (Interview). Interviewed by Admin. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  3. ^ Izuzu, Chibumga (10 August 2015). "Watch Daniel Lioyd, Blessing Saxone, Chuks Anyaduba in trailer" (video). Pulse Nigeria.
  4. ^ "Sayo Aluko's Blog (Ruggedboots): Movie Alert: "SIDE EFFECTS" of prostrate cancer by Chuks Anyaduba". August 11, 2015.
  5. ^ "CHUKWUEBUKA ANYADUBA". thegoodfathersfoundation.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-11. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  6. ^ "Ned Nwoko, Chukwuebuka Anyaduba, Teni, welcome Nigerian Armed Forces ahead of the Unsung Heroes Concert". Vanguard Allure. January 8, 2020.
  7. ^ "Ned Nwoko flags off malaria eradication programme". December 19, 2019.
  8. ^ "Anyaduba, Vice President of Liberia, Jewel Taylor, others speak at the African Bar Conference". Vanguard Allure. October 31, 2019.
  9. ^ "Tonye Cole, Chukwuebuka Anyaduba and others converge for SDG Media Zone Africa | National Daily Newspaper".
  10. ^ "TOG media partners with FRSC to host Road Safety Forum in Lagos". YNaija. October 4, 2017.
  11. ^ "Made Men (M2)". thegoodfathersfoundation.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-11. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  12. ^ "Maiden edition of SDG Media Zone Africa ends with key recommendations on SDG implementation in Africa". YNaija. June 27, 2019.